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7 named among 2024 Knight-Hennessy scholars
Scholars receive up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at Stanford
Ank Agarwal, Wasan Kumar, Aneesh Pappu, Rahul Penumaka, Isha Sanghvi, Kritika Singh and Krishna Pathak named Knight-Hennessy scholars 2024 / Image - Stanford University/website
Stanford University announced the 2024 class of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars featuring seven Indian-origin students among the total group of 90 scholars, the program’s largest cohort.
Ank Agarwal, originally from New Haven, Connecticut, is pursuing both an MD and a PhD in cancer biology at the Stanford School of Medicine. His interest lies at the intersection of cancer research, dermatology, and health equity.
Wasan Kumar, hailing from Skokie, Illinois, is pursuing a MD/MBA at Stanford’s School of Medicine and Graduate School of Business. With a background in neuroscience and a keen interest in health policy and technology he is focused on improving healthcare quality and accessibility through innovative solutions.
Aneesh Pappu, is pursuing a PhD in electrical engineering at Stanford’s School of Engineering. A Marshall Scholar with degrees from Stanford, University College London, and the University of Cambridge, his research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, privacy, and policy.
Rahul Penumaka, from Hyderabad, India, is focusing on translational research and applied medicine at Stanford’s School of Medicine. With a background in pharmacology and experience in healthcare delivery, he is dedicated to addressing the global burden of cardiovascular disease through innovative diagnostics and therapeutics.
Isha Sanghvi, aims to merge medicine, entrepreneurship, and social impact. A Fremont, California, native she is pursuing an MD at Stanford’s School of Medicine with a focus on women’s health and trauma-informed care.
Kritika Singh, from McLean, Virginia, is dedicated to bridging gaps in global healthcare through innovative technologies. Pursuing an MD at Stanford’s School of Medicine, her background in bioengineering and extensive research experience combiner with her nonprofit initiatives and scholarly achievements underscore her passion for transforming healthcare delivery.
Krishna Pathak, from Carmel, Indiana, is a JD candidate at Stanford Law, and brings White House National Security Council experience advising on foreign policy and technology. He is engaged in bilateral diplomacy and supporting congressional work on national security.
“With each new cohort of scholars I am even more encouraged about the future,” said John L. Hennessy, Stanford University president emeritus and the Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars. “The challenges our world faces are only growing more complex, which validates the importance of our mission here.”
Named after Phil Knight, philanthropist and co-founder of Nike Inc., and John Hennessy, chairman of Alphabet Inc. and president emeritus of Stanford (2000-2016), the scholars program is the largest, university-wide, fully-endowed graduate fellowship in the world.
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